…to by the Canadian government. The U.S. dairy community is thankful the administration and Congress have taken Canada’s violations seriously and are fighting for full export benefits that the American…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee advise the administration on implementing and enforcing existing U.S. trade agreements, negotiation of new agreements, and other trade policy matters. Members of the six Agricultural Technical…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
A new EPA mandate will increase greenhouse gas emissions, but they say it’s only temporary. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes to…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
Congress has released a $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package that includes all 12 fiscal year appropriations bills for the fiscal year 2023. Lawmakers are attempting to get the legislation through…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
The American Farm Bureau Federation encourages rural residents to verify the accuracy of the FCC’s National Broadband Map. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Federal Communications Commission…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…matching funds, federal investments in these market development programs not only increase agricultural export revenue and volume, but also improve farm income and strengthen the U.S. economy.” Investment in foreign…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…maybe went to a session and wanted to reference some of those slides we will have those posted to our Almonds.com/conference page in the very near future,” Bailey noted. Even…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…The projects will provide meaningful opportunities for small and underserved producers to participate in innovative climate programs, according to FACA. One of FACA’s key tenets is ensuring federal climate programs…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…America.” USDA staff and regional experts will provide in-depth market briefings while in the country. The agency will also arrange targeted business meetings with potential customers from Panama, a bilateral…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…estimated expenditures. California wine and winegrapes also contribute $7.9 billion in taxes to the state. On a national level, the California wine industry generates $11.7 billion in federal taxes and…
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…to enroll in the coverage program. “Early projections indicate DMC payments are likely to trigger for the first eight months in 2023,” said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux….
